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Segami

(14,923 posts)
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 07:37 PM Jun 2015

Bernie Sanders- Now A FACEBOOK INFERNO



Share the BERN with Friends.........



Six days ago I wrote a post called "BERNIE is on FIRE on Facebook" where I stated that Bernie's Facebook activity is 2 times the amount of Hillary's.

A good 400-500 likes per hour vs Hillary's 200-300 likes per hour.

That was six days ago.

Want to know what the comparisson is now using the same web app Quintly?

Bernie's now getting 1,448 likes per hour. Hillary is getting 122.

In just 6 short days he now has OVER TEN TIMES THE AMOUNT OF FACEBOOK ACTIVITY when compared to Hillary. Going from Hillary beating him, to Bernie getting two times, and now over ten times?

That's 35,703 per day vs Hillary's 2,920.

And this is just in six days. (2 weeks if you go back to when Hillary was leading using this metric)

At this rate... Bernie will catch up to Hillary in total likes.... in just under 10 more days.



Bernie is a full blown social media inferno. Just look at this chart of activity over the last hour:


Look at all that light blue! (Bernie is the light blue)


That combined with the humongous crowds that he has been getting just shows you how much the Democratic voters are hungry for this guy.

We want real change.

We want the truth.

We want someone who is fighting for us.

Bernie is reawakening the same hopes that brought Obama to power.


http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/06/22/1395641/-BERNIE-Now-a-Facebook-Inferno
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Bernie Sanders- Now A FACEBOOK INFERNO (Original Post) Segami Jun 2015 OP
Bern baby Bern azmom Jun 2015 #1
Bern baby Bern, Facebook Inferno: SaranchaIsWaiting Jun 2015 #17
We HAVE to make this happen. We just have to. nt stillwaiting Jun 2015 #2
+1 Berniementum in this pivotal time for the US! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #56
Bernie is reawakening the same hopes that brought Obama to power. hootinholler Jun 2015 #3
How? Please explain with specifics how Sanders' populist appeal translates into coattails KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #45
You're thinking too short term hootinholler Jun 2015 #48
Bernie has an FB account as Senator Sanders which has 1,250,087 likes (This is not his Prez page) think Jun 2015 #4
OOPS Omaha Steve Jun 2015 #12
Made me laugh. Thanks! think Jun 2015 #26
Which is the one the Segami is talking about? pangaia Jun 2015 #18
This one isn't directly relevant as it's for his Senate position but think Jun 2015 #23
Which FB Page Is Being Used? ChiciB1 Jun 2015 #63
The one Segami posted above is the one for his presidential campaign which is this one: think Jun 2015 #64
knr frylock Jun 2015 #5
#FeelTheBern AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #6
Yes but there is a MSM poll out there that says zeemike Jun 2015 #7
Which means that he appeals to young people, Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #8
The "kids" can smell BS at a hundred paces. hifiguy Jun 2015 #10
Wait, Bernie's initials are BS.. pangaia Jun 2015 #20
B.S. LordshipLadyship Jun 2015 #35
"Battle the Shit" is so appropriate. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #38
+1 Bernie's the real Deal AND The Candidate. The energy and enthusiasm are growing! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #55
Bernie is so not old & young people get it. He's more current & with it than people half his age! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #58
Woohoo! hifiguy Jun 2015 #9
That is one hell of a good photo! nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #11
Yeah Baby... New Media... Flexes It's Muscles !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #13
K&R passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #14
Donald Trump has 1,694,561 Facebook likes ToxMarz Jun 2015 #15
Hahaha Just imagining the general jomin41 Jun 2015 #19
Rand Paul: 2,019,137 wyldwolf Jun 2015 #22
wyldwolf has a sad / nt demwing Jun 2015 #40
demwing has a sad / (more) wyldwolf Jun 2015 #41
that is name. as people learn it will change. roguevalley Jun 2015 #50
Has WSJ started polling cell phone users yet? kenfrequed Jun 2015 #54
Thanks for posting. This is uplighting. SaranchaIsWaiting Jun 2015 #16
Ignore is Your Friend. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #25
Always excellent advise! Phlem Jun 2015 #29
Because life is always better if everyone agrees with you? brooklynite Jun 2015 #43
Thanks, Segami. K&R Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #21
I really hope he makes it all the way. I can't imagine SammyWinstonJack Jun 2015 #24
I don't have face book yuiyoshida Jun 2015 #27
My FB feed has a large amount of Bernie "shares" HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #28
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #30
Nope. He's Ron Paul. And also... vagina. bunnies Jun 2015 #31
Oh my. Somebody fetch my fainting couch! Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #49
I would. But Im too busy clutching my pearls!!! bunnies Jun 2015 #51
Hair! You forgot the hair! sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #60
Ack! That damn soshulist hair!! bunnies Jun 2015 #61
bernie is the man! n/t restorefreedom Jun 2015 #32
People feel comfortable with Sanders history, and his message Babel_17 Jun 2015 #33
Well said, he connects so well as seen in the interest expressed by followers at events like Denver appalachiablue Jun 2015 #59
I brought him up today, to a co-worker... SoapBox Jun 2015 #34
He's on fire on twitter also. New groups every day, people starting accounts just to support him. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #36
K & R this OP!! Inspiring to hear this, please keep us informed of the Twitter activity, fabuloso! appalachiablue Jun 2015 #57
Kick and R BeanMusical Jun 2015 #37
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #39
Bernie is reawakening the same hopes we had when John F. Kennedy was our President! 90-percent Jun 2015 #42
The MSM seems to have a blackout on him newfie11 Jun 2015 #44
You can only simulate the grass roots so much..nt Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #46
K&R This has significantly brightened my morning. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #47
K & R L0oniX Jun 2015 #52
People are interested in learning about him Politicub Jun 2015 #53
KEEP CATCHING ON FIRE -- BERNIE, JUST BERN AWAY! n/t ChiciB1 Jun 2015 #62
"Bernie is reawakening the same hopes that brought Obama to power." SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #65
FACEBOOK THE BERN!!! cui bono Jun 2015 #66
Bernie "En Fuego" Sanders Jnew28 Jun 2015 #67
Wow.....Taylor Swift for President!!!!!! George II Jun 2015 #68

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
3. Bernie is reawakening the same hopes that brought Obama to power.
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 08:10 PM
Jun 2015

The difference is that Bernie will harness that energy to get a congress that will support his agenda.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
45. How? Please explain with specifics how Sanders' populist appeal translates into coattails
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 08:47 AM
Jun 2015

long enough to wrest control of both chambers back from the fascists.

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
48. You're thinking too short term
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 10:09 AM
Jun 2015

I didn't mention coat tails, although I hope to help build some, the fact is that time is short to get primary candidates ready to run for congress.

Bernie has said he will keep people engaged putting pressure on Congress. I think he will have a compliant congress if for no other reason all those guys will feel the pressure.

By the time mid terms roll around, there will be a second wave of populist candidates.

 

think

(11,641 posts)
4. Bernie has an FB account as Senator Sanders which has 1,250,087 likes (This is not his Prez page)
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 08:13 PM
Jun 2015

Last edited Tue Jun 23, 2015, 03:23 PM - Edit history (1)

Just wanted to point out that he has had a great deal of support even as a Senator...

 

think

(11,641 posts)
23. This one isn't directly relevant as it's for his Senate position but
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 09:37 PM
Jun 2015

I thought some may be interested in seeing the numbers as he has quite the following for it.

The likes for both accounts probably help but the other account will be more relevant as it's for his presidential run rather than his Senate stuff.

To get his current presidential information in your FB news feed you probably would want to like the account Segami links to.

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
63. Which FB Page Is Being Used?
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 03:08 PM
Jun 2015

I want to post something on my page, which I rarely use for anything BUT my favorite sport... TENNIS!

It will stick out BIG TIME because all my friends will NOTICE for sure because I've refused to use my page for the usual, "where are you now, what are you doing or other simplistic topics.. I've posted some pics or some activism, but not much.

I've already "liked" his Senator page.

 

think

(11,641 posts)
64. The one Segami posted above is the one for his presidential campaign which is this one:
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 03:20 PM
Jun 2015
https://www.facebook.com/berniesanders

Sorry for the confusion.

I just posted the other one to show that his Senator Sanders page had over a million likes.

zeemike

(18,998 posts)
7. Yes but there is a MSM poll out there that says
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 08:34 PM
Jun 2015

He had better just give up now...and let HRC have what is hers.
Who can question that?

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
8. Which means that he appeals to young people,
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 08:40 PM
Jun 2015

something the Practical People told us couldn't happen because Bernie is so old. I understand people of all ages use social media but I don't think there's any doubt that the majority of those people are under 40 -- a VERY good sign.

I said this two years ago, Hillary's popularity is a mile wide and an inch deep. She has Wall Street and she has the Party Faithful and that's it. She has nowhere else to go for support. Progressives aren't going to touch her and she has ZERO crossover appeal. Her campaign is stagnant and will stay that way. Bernie's campaign, however, just keeps gaining momentum and in a Yuuuuge way.

Feel the Bern, baby!

LordshipLadyship

(405 posts)
35. B.S.
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 02:42 AM
Jun 2015

It stands for Buck the System. Battle the Shit.
Be the Saver.
Bold Simplicity.
If he's the underdog, I remind people that such dogs have strong jaws and sharp teeth. I remind people of the tortoise and the hare.
Here's another b.s.
Be the Solution.

appalachiablue

(41,053 posts)
55. +1 Bernie's the real Deal AND The Candidate. The energy and enthusiasm are growing!
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 12:57 PM
Jun 2015

Have you seen this great Sanders Remix Video of campaign clips with music posted here? It's so fun-

*Watch, Fun VIDEO REMIX of Bernie speech clips with music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=12&v=2TOHgcemdfE

appalachiablue

(41,053 posts)
58. Bernie is so not old & young people get it. He's more current & with it than people half his age!
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 01:12 PM
Jun 2015

Bernie speaks to all, crosses generations and often comments that he has 4 children & 7 grandchildren.
Berniementum rocks!

Sen. Sanders and grandson cutie!

kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
54. Has WSJ started polling cell phone users yet?
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 12:36 PM
Jun 2015

The last I heard of their polls they were primarily polling people that had land-lines which led to a bias for much older people.

I also would point out the Wall Street Journal is a hell of a lot more afraid of Bernie than they are of Hillary.

But aside from all that just give us time. Bernie went from below 3% to 15% in just over a month. We have six months to go and there hasn't been a single debate yet.

Give us time.

 

SaranchaIsWaiting

(247 posts)
16. Thanks for posting. This is uplighting.
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 09:19 PM
Jun 2015

I've been watching a very divisive thread about lies about Bernie and I was getting depressed at how easy it is just to make shit up.

I feel better now and am staying away from people that are out of control liars.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
25. Ignore is Your Friend.
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 09:42 PM
Jun 2015

Seriously, putting the most blatant liars on Ignore leaves far less clutter on your screen. Leave a few off ignore just for the entertainment value but the rest of them are a complete waste of time.

brooklynite

(93,871 posts)
43. Because life is always better if everyone agrees with you?
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 07:40 AM
Jun 2015

Personally, I like to know what people who think differently are saying.

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
28. My FB feed has a large amount of Bernie "shares"
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 09:50 PM
Jun 2015

And although most of my FB friends are Democratic voters, the majority of them don't follow politics very closely. So it's a very good sign that he's getting noticed and word is getting around on social media.

Response to Segami (Original post)

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
33. People feel comfortable with Sanders history, and his message
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 11:57 PM
Jun 2015

Sanders doesn't have big time name recognition, but he's also lacking in the kind of baggage that keeps people at a distance. Long story short, "what's not to like?", and people are gratified to find a candidate and a message that resonates with their circumstances. Imo this is going to be a big factor in our early primaries. Sanders is going to resonate with the voters who come out to the events connected to those.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
34. I brought him up today, to a co-worker...
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 12:49 AM
Jun 2015

At work politics, religion and in our case union talk, is generally off limits, if you want a calm crew.

But I mentioned Bernie to a gal I was working closely with...she wasn't even sure who he is...wrote his name down for her...she asked me about HRC (I gave a general comment about my "concerns&quot ...she said she too now had concerns and would look into Bernie.

I told her that I thought she would be intrigued...she said she would look him up and seemed interested!

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
36. He's on fire on twitter also. New groups every day, people starting accounts just to support him.
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 03:29 AM
Jun 2015

He has a group in every state now, and starting to get city groups. @florida4bernie etc.

AND he has women, poc, latinos, teenagers, milleniums 4Bernie groups. I try to follow them all but it is growing so fast it's hard to keep up!

appalachiablue

(41,053 posts)
57. K & R this OP!! Inspiring to hear this, please keep us informed of the Twitter activity, fabuloso!
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 01:03 PM
Jun 2015

Berniementum rocks!

newfie11

(8,159 posts)
44. The MSM seems to have a blackout on him
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 08:44 AM
Jun 2015

But Facebook is open to the people to post and post I have.
I've reposted a great many post about Bernie.
Most of my friends had no clue about him but do now!
This is the way to reach people when the TV is not showing him.

Politicub

(12,163 posts)
53. People are interested in learning about him
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 11:37 AM
Jun 2015

I think a lot of people have in interest in Bernie's positions and what he has to say. I know I do.

Hopefully they won't try to do that at his campaign website or they'll end up scratching their heads.

His website is very thin on content. I mean VERY thin. I've only heard good things about him over the years, and I was looking forward to digging into some of his proposals.

Problem is, they're not there. Well, maybe some crumbs are there. There are some bullet points about his accomplishments - impressive indeed. But very little by way of substance about the future.

I'm sure that's in the works. He would be wise to post more details since there's obviously a hunger from people who want to learn more about him and what he proposes.

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
65. "Bernie is reawakening the same hopes that brought Obama to power."
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 04:06 PM
Jun 2015

And this time we have a multi-decade record to look at.

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